Introduction – overview of the funding
The Groundwork Grassroots Grants Programme is provided by the Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Places Trust, and Postcode Society Trust, and is administered by Groundwork.
Grassroots Grants provides unrestricted funding for small, local organisations in England who are making a positive difference in their communities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications are accepted from small, local, constituted voluntary and community organisations, including registered charities, with an annual income of less than £60,000 in the last financial year.
Community interest companies (CICs) can apply if they have been in operation for two years with an asset lock (schedule one and two only).
What are the funder priorities?
Priority will be given to organisations that meet the following criteria:
- Have an annual income of £50,000 or under.
- Funding is for work in communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation.
- Organisations that work with and support communities that are classed as marginalised or vulnerable.
How much can organisations apply for?
Grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available and must be spent by the end of March 2025.
What the funding can be used for
Grants are unrestricted, and can be used flexibly for costs such as:
- Paying staff or volunteer expenses
- Costs for equipment or materials
- Core, ongoing running costs of the organisation, such as rent, utilities, and other general running costs
- Training for staff and volunteers
- Consultant time to help develop the organisation or key policies
Is there a deadline?
The deadline for applications is 30 September 2024 (23:59)
Find out more/how to apply
Please see the guidance notes and example application before accessing the online application form. These are available on the Grassroots Grants website.
Further support
For further support from RVA with preparing your application or the policies and procedures required for this funding, contact Herjeet Vass at herjeet.vass@rva.org.